The cushion-cut citrine within an openwork mounting decorated with scrollwork flourishes, size 8, partially signed Tiffany & Co.; 1910-1915.

The mounting in fair to good condition with wear to the highpoints of the chased engraving commensurate with age. The shank is split at the site of where it had previously been sized. The bezel presents an uneven outline on close inspection; it is unclear if this is original to the time of manufacture or if the stone had been removed for polishing. The richly colored medium-deep orange citrine is eye-clean with one small cavity to a bezel facet.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
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Accompanied by a copy of a letter of authentication from Janet Zapata.

This ring was created not long after Louis Comfort Tiffany ventured into the world of jewelry design in 1902, and during the time that Meta Overbeck was head of the jewelry department. Similar to other jewels created during Overbeck's term, this ring is centered around an exceptional gemstone and is bold in design. According to the letter of authentication from Janet Zapata, 'This special ring is a superb example. Instead of setting the citrine intro a pronged mounting, Tiffany designed a special cut-out bezel mounting decorated with anthemion motifs that continue on both sides of the shank. The citrine is set into a special, one-of-a-kind mounting that resembles a crown. The rich gold mounting enhances the deep orange citrine.'

Janet Zapata is the author of The Jewelry and Enamels of Louis Comfort Tiffany